M wrote:

You are so right about the hedge clippers. As a hairdresser, I always hear little comments about crazy hairdressers and Evagelin is not helping. Edward Scissorhands was a cute movie, but really not for the real world.

posted on May 2, 2007 at 11:58 PM

Valerie Olivo wrote:

I feel Evangeline is just trying to grab some glory and hold onto it any way she can. Let's face it - if you were actually PAYING for the haircut you would NEVER let her near your head with hedge trimmers! I think she got lucky with her model - the poor girl was so scared, she HAD to hold the sections of hair still or would have lost a finger or two. I do not believe it was skill - it was scary. And, I agree with Tabatha - get OVER the hedge trimmers! It does NOT represent your industry in a positive light, it represents the local CARNIVAL. Grow up.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 12:09 AM

jhamien wrote:

i loved doctor boogie's hairdo, i feel he just now stepped up his game, now as far as the first chllenge with the day look and 5 minute evening look, i thought he was horrible, i cant beleive he cut her hair like that, if he was gonna go short i think he should have went all the way instead of that mullet peice in the back. i dont feel like donna should have won, the back was interesting, but to me it was a big mess in the front, too bouffant. id love to be a cast member on the next season also, ive only been in the business for about 3 years, buti d love to take on these challenges. i really hope i can see when you guys start casting for the next season.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 12:11 AM

DEBRA BECKER wrote:

FOR US SEASONED HAIRDRESSERS, THE SHOW IS A HOOT! I WOULD LOVE TO ENTER ROUND 2 . REMEBER ME, PLEASE. I'M GOING TO TRY TO POST MY PHOTOS OF MYSELF IN BAD HAIR DAY SECTION. SITTING IN A RESTUARANT SIPPING EXPRESSO, WILD BLONDE (LONG) HAIR, 2 SPLINTS ON HANDS (34 YEARS OF BUSY HAIRDRESSING= CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY. BUT I PASSIONATE, HAIRDRESSING IS MY EGO!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 12:28 AM

Sarah wrote:

Sally made one hairstyle which looked great on Meg Ryan. Probably didn't work for many other women; however, Sally definitely needs to take her blinders off and look at herself in the mirror! Horrible, suicide highlights and a bad rendition of the Jane Fonda shag from her protest days. Sally slays me when she judges the stylists work -- she is always saying they are playing it "too safe". Well, hon, safe is better than bad and bad is what Sally showed us both in her own look and the fact that last week, she couldn't even recreate the Meg Ryan shag on her own model! I love the show, but having to listen to this supposed expert stylist every week is excruciating. I just have to hit the mute button whenever she comes on.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 1:03 AM

D BRADLEY wrote:

Being a stylist for over 20yrs. and studied w.Anthony and Tabatha(Joico).... Evangelin had to go! An emotional wreck who wanted to revolutionize the industry with hedge clippers???? Give me a break!! Glad she's gone. Great show...we're all talking about it in the salon. Tone down the drama, though, diminish the stigma. . Professional attitudes, please.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 2:15 AM

angel wrote:

i think danna sjows great versatility asn is a very good hairdresser without being up in your face. i enjoy watching her.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 5:15 AM

Susan wrote:

Sally - since the first episode you seem to have it in for Tab. Try a bit harde to cover your bias. At least spell her name correctly..

posted on May 3, 2007 at 10:09 AM

Spencer C. wrote:

Donna's work is absolutely fabulous, well done Donna!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 11:07 AM

eller wrote:

No client would ever want a stylist to come at them w/hedge clippers. Gee, yah think?
Now that you guys are sending Evangelin into the world with those things - like she's chaneling Edward scissorhands, where does a show go from there?
Next stop - a crazed stylist who calls himself a Doctor and goes bezerk with a buzzer.
That poor model is going to need therapy.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 12:17 PM

Melissa wrote:

Was wondering? I have medium length, coarse, wavy, and thick hair....a round face, a level 5 burnette with auburn highlights. what would be the best haircut or most mangeable haircut for someone with hair like this. thanks=)

by the way, love the show and i almost always agree with your comments to the stylists. thanks=)

posted on May 3, 2007 at 12:50 PM

Jessica wrote:

I was surprised that the stylists didn't have more to offer Vanessa Williams. Danna did do a great job but... where was everyone else? And the subject of Evangelin and the infamous hedge-clippers, she is just rediculous! I was sad to see her go because I favored her up until this episode, she just made an idiot of herself. She was so hung up on the fact that she won she didn't want to let the glory go. Could she not recreate that style with shears? That's the test of a true stylist!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 12:55 PM

Eddie wrote:

It seems to me that you (Sally) already made your mind up who you planned on getting rid of. You sated in your recent posting that "no client is going to want a stylist coming at them with hedge clippers, so retire them." True Evangelin made a mistake in her selection of style but it certainly was better than the disaster that Ben put out. He even "laughed" in your face during the judging - obviously he wasn't taking things seriously. But since you already had your mind set to eliminate Evangelin, the choice seems relatively simple to "retire" her. I guess it's okay to forgive Daisy and Tyson because they disappointed you in previous elimination rounds, but once you already have your mind set - the choice is already made. Huge mistake on your part.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 2:42 PM

Michelle wrote:

Danna stealthily came to the forefront and took a lot of her fellow competitors by surprise. Her strength is clearly in styling hair, as well as communicating with her clients. Although Tabatha is usually my favorite for being edgy, her evening 'do looked uncharacteristically dated (not to mention crooked). This was not her episode. As for Evangelin being cut, all I can say is good riddance. Her talent was not good enough to put up with her histrionic personality. I think she did herself a HUGE disservice insisting on using the hedge clippers beyond the last challenge. If I were her client, I'd ask her for Tabatha's number.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 2:43 PM

Jebbie wrote:

This is the first time I agree with you completely Sally. Ben’s Hair style was a nightmare, it reminded me of my hair the day after prom. Evangelin’s on the other hand was just one big ick. The so call tendrils were scary and just didn’t fit the red carpet, the curly, straight, curly straight, was a little to busy and didn’t do anything for the dress. All and all, Dana’s hair style was clean and very nice; I could easily see it on Vanessa.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 2:49 PM

deb wrote:

You should be ashamed of yourself (and Tabatha too!) for castigating Evangelin for wanting to reuse the hedge clippers that were introduced last week as a cutting tool. If anyone needs to be admonished, I think it would be the producers of this show for instituting such an idea in the first place. It was enlightening to find out that you were the instigator of Meg Ryan's infamous "percision" haircut. I think that the use of the word "percise" peculiar in this particular instance because of its connotation considering that Meg Ryan looks like she got her hair caught in the garbage disposal! Now, play nice with the other children.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 2:59 PM

ann wrote:

I want to know how the stylists got chosen! I've been a stylist for a very long time, and me or anyone on my staff could work rings around the contestants...sloppy hair cutting and really sloppy finishing work. Sorry, because I was really looking forward to a "cutting edge" show!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 3:30 PM

cynthia wrote:

Concerning what "Deb" wrote:

WHAT?

posted on May 3, 2007 at 3:47 PM

Elise wrote:

Evangelin was ridiculous! She was trying so hard to be different & stand out that she forgot the objective; a beautiful style to compliment Vanessa. No matter how she tried to explain it, the style was awful! I wish that it was a double elimination this week, too. Dr. Boogie butchered that poor girls hair so badly, that he deserved to go home, too!!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 4:00 PM

Betty wrote:

I hope Tabitha wins. She's a great stylist, stands for no nonsense and her determination and talent are awesome.
You don't have to like someone personally when you go to a stylist, you just want a terrific hairdo. This is not a personality contest.
Go Tabitha!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 4:27 PM

Tam wrote:

I believe that everyone is getting a little too emotional. First of all, Meg Ryan's hair is lovely. There is no need to crticize , as a stylist I will agree with the fact that it is a precise and cutting edge look that has to be done correctly. ( It does not look like it was caught in the garbage disposal, Grow UP and stop being mean.) Second, it was wonderful that Evangeline won using such an odd tool, but the challenge was over...it was done. There is no reason to continue frightening clients into horror, your point is proven you can cut hair. Now, the reason Evangeline went home is that her updo was a little too much. Maybe she got caught up in the moment, maybe she was thinking "Bride of Frankenstein", I don't know. But it was this that cost her the competition, and I believe people tried to tell her this. So maybe the lesson is, don't put yourself on so high of a pedastool that you can't hear the critiques of others. Somtimes their opinions can save your butt.

posted on May 3, 2007 at 5:29 PM

Todd wrote:

Sally, you got rid of the right person this week. Her Red carpet hair style was nothing less then tragic. Ben's was no better. In fact, many of the styles were desperately lacking. Are these stylists really in tune with the rest of the Hair and fashion world? It seems not. Dana's hair style was better, but the bottom in the back could have been cleaner and more classic. Haven't any of these people ever used the hair net trick?????

posted on May 3, 2007 at 9:12 PM

kadyk wrote:

I'm baffled by your hair cut. I have a hard time believing you know what looks good. Have you looked in the mirror? Your cut although famous isn't for you. You have the balls to tell these stylist that they didn't execute the right look for the model that it just doesn't fit but you are a hypocrit by the very hair style that you wear. Let one of the sylist work on you and I bet you a green quarter that you will look better than you do now. You need to get over yourself and quit riding on the shirt tails of your dated hair cut.... good grief......

posted on May 3, 2007 at 9:56 PM

Brian wrote:

Episode three disappointed me, Sally's show opening position was replaced by Allure Editor and Chief Linda Wells was a poor choice for the show. Working in fashion, I have used Allure for inspiration, but I found Linda Well's comments out of touch. Linda tastefully clad in a textured Chanel suit with a tall boot, left the impression on me she would be more comfortable with buying the season's 5 must have items dictated by the fashion press and wear only head to toe looks as shown by the designer without free thought to mix collections on a given day. The show took on a stale matronly tone quickly after Linda remarked / questioned Dr. Boogie if he was going to be the first to make the mullet attractive, what a tired comment that was... Clearly the Mullet has taken on beautiful incarnations before (Orlando Pita for Gucci as an example).

Pretty is key, I couldn't agree with Linda Wells more, but pretty in this day needs edge to look youthful and modern, And that is where Sally Hershenberger becomes the key figure in Shear Genius. Sally has approached each stylist's work from both a technical and creative standpoint. Sally can look at the idea of a mullet and understand how to modernize or modify it to become a completely modern and flattering style, Linda Wells obviously couldn't.

Critique on Anthony's red carpet style was sorority clucking, until Sally noted that if Anthony's execution was stronger it would have been a great style. Thank you Sally Hershenberger for your sharp and well rounded observations and comments. Refreshing Sally can see the "big picture" and think both in the box and outside the box.

Looking forward to episode four and hopefully more Sally Hershenberger.

Best Regards
Brian

posted on May 3, 2007 at 10:20 PM

Bonnie Harris wrote:

I'm curious as to why Dr. Boogie's red carpet hairstyle was not in the top two or three. Anyone have any feedback?

posted on May 3, 2007 at 11:07 PM

Michelle Smith wrote:

Why are there 4 pages for Sally's blogs but the same comments on each page? Sally unlike one of the bloggers, I absolutley loved Meg Ryans hair cut!! What a fabulous job you did!! Iam a hair dresser and when you did that cut on Meg, I had clients asking for that for like 3 years in a row. They would come in with a crumbled up picture from a magazine that they had had for years and were like, " can you give me this cut please"? So thanks for being such a great inspiration to me and I'm sure every other har dresser out there. YOU ROCK!!
Michelle Harrison Smith ,from San Diego , CA

posted on May 3, 2007 at 11:16 PM

melanie wrote:

I think Tabatha was being a total b***** to Evangelin. Why doesn't she mind her own business and concentrate on doing her own work. I think Evangelin could become famous wherever she lives for cutting hair with hedge clippers! Damn, she won the challenge so she knows what she's doing! If she wants to use hedge clippers let her! If people don't like it, then they won't come! So what! Then she'll do something else!

posted on May 3, 2007 at 11:52 PM

Denise wrote:

Excellent choice for elimination. She will defenitely loose many of her customers if she plans to use the hedge cutters. As for the second challenge this new style for Vannessa Williams is not that great but she will look better than she did at the golden globes both her hair and outfit looked horrible.

posted on May 4, 2007 at 1:50 AM

Allyson wrote:

Well if I had been choosing between Ben and Evangelin.... I probably would have exited Ben, but they were both train wrecks!
I have been a hairstylist for 20 years myself and I understand the drama that many stylists are fond of. It seems a magnet that keeps attracting all the wrong things to itself.
I cannot wait to see who wins, and it makes me happy and proud for our industry that a show like this is even made in the first place.
As far as the hedge clippers go... Wellllll, I also think thay it was her moment of glory and she wanted to keep reliving it, but whats the big deal if she does, I would have let her do what she wants with it, and leave it up to her clients to tell her No Way!
One thing though Sally, I like the edginess of your style, the funky sassy tee shirts and jeans, but sweetie please cut the back of your hair off a little bit, it has that extended look of a mullet, and I think that no matter what some people say, mullets can never again be popular! Nor should they.
Thanks for making the show, and if you all have another season, I would try to compete for a place among "The Twelve"
Peace ~ AllyBrat

posted on May 4, 2007 at 4:27 AM

Beth wrote:

I agree with you and Rene that several of the designers seemed to forget who it was they were styling for and the garment it was to go with. several styles were way too young or toooo busy.

posted on May 4, 2007 at 9:54 AM

Julie wrote:

I have to agree with you on the Hedge Clippers. Super Stupid! She was asking to go home when she chose those! I am a stylist and I have to admit that I am pretty shocked about some of the contestants. I guess that I expected alot more for the ones that have been in the industry for 20 years. They would be glad that I am not a judge. Some of there work is just not good! I guess everyone has there own strong points and weakness. Keep doing what your doing I love yah!

posted on May 4, 2007 at 11:20 AM

Rosana Cruz wrote:

Sally I think you made a wise decision in getting rid of Evangeline. I definitely think that she was totally incorrect in trying to re-use a tool that was only used for a "challenge competition" that's all. I think it was unproffesional to use these on any client after that. As for you, I think your shag on Meg was Great! That was always one of my favorite haircuts on her. If you were here in Miami, I would go have you cut mine too for any price!!!

posted on May 4, 2007 at 11:25 AM

johncatba wrote:

It funny how much we get attached to characters we see on Television.

One thing for sure - Evangelin definitely enraptured quite a number of people and those people seem to have blinders on.

It seems people forgot what the challenge was about - yes Ben's was badly done and plain hideous... but Evangelin completely missed the mark. Her model looked like a cross between a prom queen, a 60's retro bridesmaid and a diver whose head was attacked by a Squid. Come on - she showed talent during the first three compeititions but... in the fourth challenge - it wasn't her hedge trimmers that got her eliminated, it was her inability to "know Vanessa."

posted on May 4, 2007 at 11:56 AM

Joyce wrote:

I have enjoyed the show so far. I am one of the least into hairstyles and usually go for most comfortable, most out of the way to get my work done. But I love to watch the skill and innovations of the stylists. Go Anthony and Tabitha!!!

May I propose an idea for your next season (hopefully there will be another). For a long to short challenge, you can find 10 or 12 volunteers who have been letting their hair grow so they can have it cut for Locks of Love. Anne Curry on the Today show had her and her daughter's cut on air for this. a donor must have at least 10 inches of undyed hair to be cut and fashioned into a hairpiece for those who have permanent hair loss or a medical condition preventing hair growth for an extended period of time.
My 6 1/2 year old granddaughter recently donated 2 10 inch braids for Locks of Love.
I thought you could combine a hair challenge with a worthy cause. and my granddaughter inspired me as well. I have 6 inches right now and in a year I'll have enough to donate to Locks of Love.

posted on May 4, 2007 at 12:41 PM

Joyce wrote:

Sally-I agree with your comments about this episode. I thought last week's challenge would be a disaster, but was actually surprised at how well the stylists cut their client's hair, especially with kiddy scissors!

The Vanessa Williams challenge was very disappointing; most of the hairstyles looked dated.

posted on May 4, 2007 at 1:39 PM

Gary Agnew wrote:

Sally,WOW you are always right on! I love how fair your criticisms are to everyone. You'll comment on the bad styles but still give the stylists a nice comment, no other judge does that. Those hedge clippers should have been taken away from Evagelin soon after the challange was over. It may have eliminated much of the animosity the grew from Evangelin seemingly unfair win. Tabatha's styling ,at first glance, was stunning and astonishing. Your guest judge realized how remarkable it was cutting with kintergarten scissors. I guess he was blow out of the water by you guys,huh?
I really think you're fantastic because of your honesty, fairness and sincerity. Conversely, I don't like your hair cut. LOL.

posted on May 4, 2007 at 2:28 PM

DKMontoya wrote:

I'm assuming from all of the accoldate for Ms. Hershberger's hairstyle that her cut and style are supposed to be "fantastic". Unfortunately, those accolades probably do not come out of the circles of people who would rather not looked like an unkempt lesbian.

I am so hoping that Shear Genius will, very soon, actually show some hairstyles that would actually be worn by people who are professionals and who are not eliciting photo ops with LOGO.

Any chance we may see some actually good haircuts and actual attractive hairstyles in our near future?

posted on May 4, 2007 at 2:46 PM

Anne wrote:

Hi, Sally;
I have a question that maybe you can answer in one of your blogs one day...I know sometimes the judges do that on some of Bravo's shows during a hiatus week, to keep new information in front of the readers while we are patiently waiting for the next episode...
I was once a hairstylist, a long time ago, in the early 70's. When I went to school, we learned to section the hair before cutting it so that we had precise haircuts as a result. I felt that you would know best if this is still being taught in cosmetology schools or...? I cannot believe the number of times already, that I have seen the contestants in this show pull the hair back into a ponytail and just chop it in one whack to start the cut. My God, I would never THINK of doing that, not even with very long hair, although I can see how it would be tempting.
I remember in the episode where you demonstrated your signature shag cut, you asked one of the contestants if he or she had ever sectioned hair for a cut before....and they answered no, if my memory is correct.
I would really be interested in knowing if it is just those of us that were trained in earlier times that still believe that in order to get a really clean, precise cut, that the hair should be carefully sectioned first..or...?
Thanks, Sally! Love this show and wish all of the contestants well in their efforts~

posted on May 4, 2007 at 3:13 PM

Nancy wrote:

Sally, I have always wondered if you are related to Jim Hershberger. I am from Alexandria, Minnesota and years ago Jim Hershberger and family used to spend summers there. I'd love to know. Thank you very much!

posted on May 4, 2007 at 6:41 PM

Brian wrote:

OH, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I am compelled to respond to the blog post making reference to Sally Hershberger's personal style as "unkempt lesbian." I have to first thank the author of that thrilling and spellbinding mediocre cul-de-sac observation as truly remarkably unremarkable. I assume Sally's rock and roll infused style that nods to the great women rock performers- Chrissie Hynde, Joni Mitchell, Pat Benatar are what you refer to as "unkempt lesbian" style? How wonderfully one dimensional of you to squash so flatly a style genre that most of us have admired in others. Sorry Sally isn't a Chico's customer, but keep an open mind, and take more care in what you say.

Please note in the history of gay friendly entertainment, the Bravo network was well established with every cable provider before the Logo network was born. What that means is you are still watching a network with a crossover / gay line up. Bravo doesn't seem to be afraid of it's sexuality, neither should you. Sally Hershberger's accolades have been based on paying dues, skill set, talent, instinct- you know like most creative professionals. Your comments are beyond offensive to say that Sally's personal style and styling are for a certain segment of the population. Did you give any thought to the fact that fashionable clients, city dwellers, celebrities and those of us with style would go to Sally or aspire to have a similar cut and style?

I would say a large number of styles produced on the show are working professional appropriate. A Meg Ryan shag on a business woman would project she is in charge of her life, is confident, aware of the visual changes around her, observant. That is the woman I would prefer to do business with as well, same rule would apply to a man. The "Hair Art" episode was pure entertainment, and that is Shear Genius- because it got you talking. You may want to watch "Wash and Wear Styling with Flobee" on the Middle America network if you are looking for the safe, mundane, and edgeless...

Understand that no matter what brand of hairspray we reach for in the morning, underneath all that super hold- we are all the same.

Bryian

posted on May 4, 2007 at 7:43 PM

Susan wrote:

Has it occured to anyone that this show is edited and we see what the producers want us to see?? Anyone who knows Tabatha knows that she is far from being the villian that the show portrays her to be..She is kind, friendly, compassionate and warm..Above all she is professional...She has the highest respect for her clients, and going to her salon is always a pleasant experience..You can expect perfection and nothing less from her..She had every right to voice her opinion in regards to Evangeline and her hedge clippers..Evangeline made a mockery of herself and the entire hair industry..Put the clippers away and move on..You didnt see any other contestant with their tool of choice in their belts did you?? Give Tab a break, after all isnt the show about who the best stylist is?? And in reality, the three top stylists are Tabatha, Anthony and Tyson..So people lets give credit where credits due..Tab you rock, and dont let these biased comments get you down!!!

posted on May 4, 2007 at 8:13 PM

Natalie Ruble wrote:

After watching this show I am embaressed to say I am a stylist. I cannot beleive the work being produced. I have not seen one style that I would personaly wear. It seems a waiste to have so many great judges without anything to judge. I wonder if you guys picked these people for the drama or for the talent. I hope all america knows these are not great role models for what a true stylist is. All the stylists in my salon including assistants are heads above any of the competiton. I hope next season you choose some who complain less and know what they are doing. Although I do love the idea of the show!

posted on May 4, 2007 at 10:06 PM

Jane wrote:

hey-
with all of you out there...anyone cutting like Sally or Tyson in South Florida....????
Sally cut is fabulous....brings me back to the disco days....Love the show....

posted on May 5, 2007 at 1:32 PM

Trish da Dish wrote:

Will Anthony and Tabaiha shine????

posted on May 5, 2007 at 1:51 PM

Lori wrote:

I have to agree that the hedge clipper had to go. The show is great and you are really starting to feel the pressure is on!!!
As astylist for 25 yrs, it is great to see stylists having to think and not just be cookie cutter stylists.
Keep up the great job, I can't wait each week for the next episode.

posted on May 6, 2007 at 12:11 AM

juni wrote:

It would be a good idea to have the stylists work on very difficult hair--thick, curly, dry, and unruly. Then give them a challenge with clients whose hair is thin and flyaway. I belong in the first group and have had a few disasters with stylists who treat my hair as they see it wet, then when it dries it is big and wild. The worst is when they cut it too short, turning it either into a helmet or a failed afro. Finding a stylist who understands really thick, wild hair has been a lifelong search for me, with only a few successes.

posted on May 6, 2007 at 12:17 AM

Boston Jason wrote:

Sally,
You are always spot-on with your criticisms! Although, I would watch the show anyways probably, you make the show entertaining and credible. The street-cred you exhibit really help me understand certain things as a person not in the industry. Keep up the great work!
Also as a gay man, I am very happy to see another positive gay figure on television. You and Jackie Warner can join my lesbian posse any day! (yes, I have too many lesbos and not enough gays as friends).
-Jason

posted on May 6, 2007 at 12:17 AM

Amy wrote:

While I love Sally's Shag, it was great on Meg Ryan and maybe a few others. I want to see what else she can do. Every stylist can do their own shag and their own interpetation of Sally's Shag. Doing a shag is rather easy and I want to know what else Sally is capable of. To be an expert stylist, you've got to be able to versatile, not by doing one particular cut over and over again. Although, I must say bravo to her for being able to get $650 for a cut. But seriously, how many people are going to want to pay that for a shag? Let's get realistic people!!

posted on May 6, 2007 at 10:15 AM

Carrie wrote:

The next competition should be to give Sally a makeover. I'm thinking flowing, wavy tresses, kind of like Jaclyn's. No, wait!How about a very short blonde or strawberry blonde pixie-ish cut, like Annette Bening's from a few years ago, or Sally's icon Jean Seberg. Tabatha could do the color. Paul-Jean, who's been kicked off the show but is apparently working on Rodeo Drive, could do the cut. Ta-da!

posted on May 6, 2007 at 11:14 AM

Linda Rogers wrote:

I am not a stylist, but love the show. I thought Evangeline should go....those hedge trimmers had run their course! My stylist is the best, but if she came at me with a pair of them I would be out of the chair as fast as I could move!

All the stylists at the shop I go to love the show and we and watch every week. We can't wait to see who wins,

Linda Rogers
Hunstsville, AL

posted on May 6, 2007 at 1:44 PM

Dee wrote:

Hedge clippers???? I agree with Dee. If the hedge clippers were not to be considered a cutting tool, then the producers should not have had them on the show. Evangeline, lost it and because she wanted to stand out she was cut out. She became obsessed with using the hedge clippers as a NEW cutting tool...forgetting the show was Shear Genius not Shear Landscaper. Tabatha, I realy admired as being grounded and professional but that went to the way side when she decided to give her client a report on each of the hair stylist she was competing with. If she talked about them, why would you trust her to not talk about the client? Dr. Boogie is holding back. I hope he gets into the game soon. Interesting show.

posted on May 6, 2007 at 10:33 PM

Rose wrote:

I don't like the Sally Shag at all. On Meg Ryan it was cute; but so would alot of other cuts. On Sally it looks terrible, like she just got out of bed. Can Sally do anyother haircut? I wouldn't pay anyone $650 for a haircut. My hairdresser always looks good, she cares what she looks like & it shows. Sally you need a make-over.

posted on May 7, 2007 at 3:09 PM

Rebecca wrote:

Evangelin lose the hedge clippers. Your cutting hair not bushes in a yard.

posted on May 7, 2007 at 3:40 PM

Mary wrote:

I am enjoying the show. I think the hedge clippers were stupid to begin with and should never have been a choice to use. It made a mockery of the hair styling business. I think Sally also needs a good look at her own hair cut which is awful and is less than flattering. There are several stylists that stand out right now as really skilled so it will be interesting to see who keeps it going. My favorite is Tabatha..

posted on May 7, 2007 at 7:58 PM

Yo Mama wrote:

to all you gay elitists that prefer to rag on hair styles of--all inane things--CHILL OUT. Take your snobbery elsewhere. Maybe Jean Paul is on Rodeo Dr. but I doubt you are. Stop watching so much Bravo Tv for the personality-deprived, and get a life.

posted on May 7, 2007 at 9:12 PM

michaelc hemphill wrote:

What was casting thinking when they picked this group of hair stylist?There are so many great hair designers out there that could really wow your audience with great work and higher ratings.The work i have seen so far is tragic .
I am a hair designer and salon owner for 30 years and any of my designers could run circles around this group.
I hope if the show makes it to next season ( and i hope it will) that casting will pick much more top notch and talented desingers so that your audience can be excited not disapointed.
Thank You
Michael c Hemphill

posted on May 8, 2007 at 8:59 AM

fran wrote:

I agree about the Hedgeclippers. I couldnt believe she actually wanted to keep using them. I work with several Hairstylists at a Salan and Spa and feel that Evangiline made a mockery of what Hairstylists do.

posted on May 8, 2007 at 9:17 PM

elsie wrote:

I would let Tab cut my hair any day, I wouldnt even give her any guidelines, I would just let her cut!

posted on May 8, 2007 at 11:55 PM

Vickie wrote:

I have to agree with Sarah. It's all about Sally. I wonder who she thinks she is. Granted she is not such a prima donna like Jonathon was on his own show. But...she has the personality of warm butter. That was kind. She is super-critical. I don't think I've seen her crack a smile. I really love this show as I do most Bravo shows, except Work-out, but having to watch Sally is excrutiating. Sally, if you read this I would advice you to be a little nicer. You must be a real diva, terrible to work for. Can you imagine? I'd rather work for Jonathon. Sally needs to look to Tim Gunn for some manners, style, class.

posted on May 9, 2007 at 2:16 AM

Carrie wrote:

This show is a hoot! Love it, love it, love it! I think all of the stylists have their gifts and are talented. I would imagine each has a specialty that they enjoy and excel at.
While Dr. Boogie has some laugh your ass off comments at times, the haircut he performed on the poor girl during the day to night challenge was a total disaster. It kept getting shorter and shorter and was just downright horrible. I've been wondering just how long it will take that poor girl to grow her hair back to at least 1/2 the length it was before Dr. Boogie did his buzz! I would've been crying uncontrollably had it been me!

posted on May 9, 2007 at 10:03 AM

Carrie wrote:

This show is a hoot! Love it, love it, love it! I think all of the stylists have their gifts and are talented. I would imagine each has a specialty that they enjoy and excel at.
While Dr. Boogie has some laugh your ass off comments at times, the haircut he performed on the poor girl during the day to night challenge was a total disaster. It kept getting shorter and shorter and was just downright horrible. I've been wondering just how long it will take that poor girl to grow her hair back to at least 1/2 the length it was before Dr. Boogie did his buzz! I would've been crying uncontrollably had it been me!

posted on May 9, 2007 at 10:04 AM

Christina Cravens wrote:

First off I just want to say that I totally love the show - I'm only a nail tech but I love the fashion industry and soon hope to start a new kind of fashion updating/ makeover salon to in the hopes of getting some of these midwestern gals out of the 70s and 80s and into styles more age appropriate and convincing quite a few of them that straw and platinum blonde is not for everyone. My only question is where can i get still shots of the Sally Shag - I currently have something of a grown out inverted bob and would love to give it a try - all the pictures and video availible are drama related not of the actual styling competition.
Thanks!

posted on May 9, 2007 at 7:43 PM

Elizabeth wrote:

I believe Tabatha is the best hair dresser in Shear Genious!She is very skilled and hair educated,you can tell right away just by looking at her that she is a professional.

posted on May 9, 2007 at 8:25 PM

shawna wrote:

Sally needs to give up the shag. A lot of these "hollywood" stylists think only one way....the one way that got them popular. So they do everyone's hair that way. Sally is no different. She is known around LA to only do that shag variation on anyone that gets a cut from her. Sorry... I won't pay a stylist 600 dollars to not listen to the client. And a truly gifted stylist is an artist....and does styles that fit the clients face and attitude. Your ego needs to stop, Sally. You aren't all that....

posted on May 9, 2007 at 10:23 PM

LeNae wrote:

The judges SUCK! You want a challenge, I'll give you one, go to an African American salon and TRY that "Meg Ryan" haircut! I can see that------NOT! If the judges know sooo much, why is it that a challenge hasn't been presented in an African American salon? Is it because the fake judges know they couldn't do African American hair if their lives depended on it. Everyone knows that a "typical" American model is used in beauty school-- (i.e.caucasion hair), step outside your comfort zone, try African American hair that has NEVER been processed. Start from scratch, get a perm/relaxer, color (because that's what the customer wants), cut and style. That'll take more that two precious hours. Your show will never stand up, Shear Genius, yeah, right.....

posted on May 9, 2007 at 11:08 PM

Kym D. wrote:

I used to really look-up to & admire Sally H. , she was the ROCK STAR of the Hair World to me. Now, that I see her on the show every week, she's bitchy, moody & a sulky know-it all. Mean all of the way around! (still love her fashion style) Sorry, Babe but your not the God/Goddess of the Universe. I am a very dissapointed EX-FAN! Tab! keep up the GREAT!!! Rockin' Work!!!
J.Smith has nerve to be a judge, 1st. of all she's had the same hair style for eons, & she saying that people are "playing it to safe" HELLO? Who on the whole show has the ultra safest hair!!!

posted on May 9, 2007 at 11:17 PM

RochelleRochelle wrote:

Eveangeline did an incredible job with those hedge trimmers. *WOW*

But she should have moved on after that...walking in with those to the next challenge did nothing for her credibility, and made her look silly to her peers.

posted on May 12, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Garnet wrote:

Wrote:
Bonnie Harris wrote:

I'm curious as to why Dr. Boogie's red carpet hairstyle was not in the top two or three. Anyone have any feedback?

Hey Bonnie,
I agree! Boogie is not even close to being my favorite, but the style he gave her took a lot of work, looked great and love how he explained and displayed his work. He had the angles to perfection! None of the others took the cut of the dress into consideration while styling! His design was really amazing! It took some serious consideration and talent on that one! I thought for sure he would be in the top 2 at least! Between the dress and the hair, she was smokin'! Hot, hot, hot!

posted on May 17, 2007 at 1:08 PM

Ashley wrote:

Ok, so I beleive that Evangelin is crazy for thinking that those hedge clippers are proffesional becasue they are anything but that. I give her kudos for pulling off a great vut with them. But you won, get over yourself. Those were meant for a challenge. Not for you to suddenly feel the need to brign them where ever you go. If I walked into her salon and she came at me with those things I would run.

posted on May 30, 2007 at 9:52 AM